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Hot Elevation Studios

4.4 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Capitola, California

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Plan your first class

  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
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  • Phone (831) 332-9543
  • Website & schedule hotelevationstudios.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–1 PM, 4–6:15 PM
Saturday 7 AM–1 PM
Sunday 8:15 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at Hot Elevation Studios, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏋️ Yoga Sculpt

“I was looking specifically for yoga sculpt classes because I love yoga but I also love HIIT cardio+strength training.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Hot Elevation Studios — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers 3 mentions

“)The women's changing and shower area can get crowded during the busy time but its usually manageable.”

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🛍️ Retail Boutique

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 32 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 4 mentions

“The studio is very clean and the equipment is upscale.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Great instructors and the community as a whole is very welcome to all levels and ages!”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 7 mentions

“Great teachers, good vibes, and the super hot and steamy rooms that really do the job!”

🤝 strong community vibe 4 mentions

“The teachers, however, never skip a beat…I always feel like they see me for who I am and they act inclusively.”

🚿 clean showers & locker room 3 mentions

“)The women's changing and shower area can get crowded during the busy time but its usually manageable.”

From the reviews

Hot elevation studios in Capitola, Ca is my favorite place to practice, yoga and ride a cycle & do some TRX. This place is ideal. If you like it hot hot, hot !! The people are nice and there is lots of room and space to practice the have showers and even adorable clothes to choose from if you forget something, they…

★★★★★ — Jeana, Dec 2022

I am completely OBSESSED with this studio. There are so many class options, I find myself wanting to come twice a day. The classes are challenging, the teachers are great and the staff is super friendly. They always greet me by name and make me feel so welcomed.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Aug 2022

If you want abs, take pilates with Rae. I would follow her into the gates of hell. High intensity but absolutely worth every second. The staff is beyond friendly and attentive/accommodating, everything is clean, and the energy of everyone who works at this studio or attends classes is AMAZING and will bring you back…

★★★★★ — Daphne, Nov 2022

UPDATE SINCE I HAVE BEEN ATTENDING CLASSES: One thing that elevation could improve on though is reaching teaching front desk staff members about gender inclusion.

★★★★☆ — Indigo, Sep 2021

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Teacher training at Hot Elevation Studios

Hot Elevation Studios comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.

See their teacher-training info

Your first hot yoga class at Hot Elevation Studios

Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find Hot Elevation Studios

1440 41st Ave Ste e, Capitola, CA95010

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